more desirable
option of supplying
the same concept
of the existing
equipment which
allows continuous
production as
preferred, but with
the latest in shot
blasting technology
and bespoke features
which would allow
Forged Solutions to
take this process to
the next level.
Various new bespoke
features offered on
this equipment
included high
performance long life
blast wheels with
inverters to achieve
the required finish
and increase
productivity,
individual drives on
each table to assist
machine operators
with loading /
offloading, ATEX
Filtration system,
Fire Protection
system, Powered
Doors with Safety
Laser Scanner system,
and much more
which all ticked a lot
of boxes for Forged
Solutions and an
Twin Swing Table - Both Doors Open
Component offload / loading
while 2nd table has more
components blasting
official quotation was submitted. After further
discussions and positive progress being made
between the 2 companies an order was placed and
the project began.
Weekly updates on the progress of the project were
provided to Forged Solutions and week by week
the new machine began to take shape allowing
all involved to see the new upgrades in modern
technology take their place on the new bespoke
shot blast machine. Throughout the latter stages
of the build and factory acceptance testing
communication continued via video calls to ensure
the project could meet the target date agreed
between Straaltechniek UK and Forged Solutions.
James Lees, UK Sales Manager, Straaltechniek UK
Ltd, said: “When Forged Solutions approached
Straaltechniek UK Ltd to discuss a potential project
to improve their shot blasting facilities at their River
Don site in Sheffield we felt privileged and were
more than happy to get involved.
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